Job Description

WHAT YOU\'LL DO

As a Contract Manager you will work with the Enterprise Procurement & Payables (EP&P) team and directly with stakeholders across the globe to draft and negotiate moderate complexity contracts, lead contract renewals adhering to BCG contract standards and best-in-class terms to ensure that contractual coverage is maintained and expanded. You will work across control groups including Legal and Information Security, IT to ensure proper reviews have taken place and agreements meet BCG legal standards prior to contract execution. You will ensure contracts are stored in the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool and all data fields are up to date and use the CLM reporting to proactively identify required contract renewals.

YOU\'RE GOOD AT

• Strong negotiation skills, a record of accomplishment in structuring vendor arrangements across a variety of vendor types and varied contracting experience
• Excellent analytical skills, and a high skill-set in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to independently resolve complex issues/problems, and seek advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate
• Ability to influence stakeholders and achieve buy-in for initiatives and projects
• Ability to quickly build effective relationships on a global basis
• Ability to resolve complex issues/problems, while seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to manage a large number of projects simultaneously, working to agreed timelines and can clearly communicate progress and milestones to stakeholders across the projects on a timely basis
• A focus on industry and market best practices and how these applied to your work High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, tenacity, and the ability to negotiate and bring together different audiences

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• University degree or equivalent At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience in a related position within a global organization or professional services company
• Proven track record of drafting agreements and leading contract negotiations with suppliers, both new and renewals preparing and executing RFx\xe2\x80\x99s
• Experience in developing and
• Experience supporting across one or more indirect spend categories including HR, Professional Services, Marketing and Facilities
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills: oral, written and active listening, working directly with stakeholders of varying levels of seniority
• In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contracts
• Experience in delivering exceptional stakeholder service and a customer-centric mindset
• An understanding of business and procurement operations and an appreciation for how to prioritize among demands and balance the levers that make a complex business run smoothly and productively, applying strong business skills and strong business judgment

YOU\'LL WORK WITH

BCG spends ~$2.4B on goods and services across the firm globally. At its core, Procurement is accountable for ensuring that BCG is supplied with goods and services that meet business requirements, drive value and best whole life cost to BCG.
EP&P is currently made up of ~150 procurement professionals located in London, New Delhi, Boston and Munich. It has embarked upon a transformation program to define and implement strategies, organization, systems and policies to create a sustainable operating model. This model should maximize value from our suppliers, mitigate risk and meet savings targets. BCG is a highly matrixed firm where purchasing decisions are often taken at the local level, therefore this transformation will need to be carried out with high levels of stakeholder engagement, alignment and collaboration.
Scope of work will be global, regional as well as local, requiring procurement experience, relationship building, sell-in capabilities and sensitivity to local requirements. The individual taking on this challenge must possess a very high level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate change.